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“Human Engagement and Lean”

“Human Engagement and Lean:
Why America’s Winning The Battle, But Losing The War”I-love-my-job_employee-engagement

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on October 16

While lean manufacturing is a game changer in production, sadly, its impact is creating human productivity without the important elements that make us all human. Employee engagements are at historical lows, and man’s curiosity and creativity seems to be a distant memory from his incredible past.

So why is the disconnect between improving business process and improving people so vast? Why are companies of all sizes seemingly winning the battle on productivity, but losing the war on employee engagement? Is man’s curiosity and creativity set to go off a cliff without new leadership approaches to engaging tomorrow’s workers beginning today? What will that impact mean for American jobs?

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, October 16, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when panelists John Perry, Robert Corbin, and Colin Baird will discuss employee engagement, what it feels like to be disengaged at work, and what can be done to improve it.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 9). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaoct15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Leadership Lessons from the Race to Space”

“Leadership Lessons from the Race to Space”Space Race

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on September 18

From 1959 through 1981, John J. Perry worked among the most innovative leaders, both on and off this planet. He worked on Orbital Rendezvous, X-15, and Lunar Landing Research Vehicle simulators, to name a few. He worked with many talented others, including Neil Armstrong, Joe Walker, and Pete Knight. On July 20th, 1969, John observed the product of their joint efforts as Neil took, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

So why, after more than 22 years, did John leave the organization he once loved so much? What propelled him out of NASA just prior to retirement and into a completely different career?

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, September 18, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when John J. Perry, Founder and President,
Human Productivity Systems will share the leadership lessons he learned during his exciting journey. Also learn what he thinks it will take for organizations of all descriptions to return to a time when most leaders understood their roles and most employees were inspired to commit their best in their employer’s service.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 14). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflasep15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“The Space Experience Economy”

“The Space Experience Economy”destiny

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on August 21

What do ten billionaires all have in common? They have started or invested in space enterprise/tourism ventures.

Today real space hotels and orbital super yachts are being designed. A number of companies are planning space activities, including asteroid mining. 14+ million people annually visit space attractions, museums and NASA visitor centers, more than visit both of the Universal Studio Movie Theme Parks combined.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, August 21, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when John Spencer, Outer Space Architect, Author and Developer, will provide the latest information, perspectives and forecast for the growing Space Experience Economy, New Space enterprise and space tourism.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 14). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaaug15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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Tour of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing

Tour of Stratasys Direct ManufacturingStratasys 1
“The New Face of Advanced Manufacturing”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on July 17

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing offers proven 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services to accelerate innovation and product development, helping organizations to compete in a dynamically changing world.

Please join us in Valencia, CA on Friday, July 17, 2015, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT when we will have an opportunity to tour Stratasys and see a wide range of 3D manufacturing, including Stereolithography, Laser Sintering, Fused Deposition Modeling, Polyjet, and Urethane Casting.

You must be a US citizen to attend. The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 8). Registration closes at 8am on July 15. For more information and to register to attend the tour and meeting go to https://adflajul15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Commercial and Military Aftermarket – Current State/ Future Trends”

“Commercial and Military Aftermarket – Current State/ Future Trends”MRO-04

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on June 19

Today’s commercial and military aftermarket is much different than just five years ago. Different challenges exist. Different trends to consider.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, June 19, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Bill Ball (CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense California), Brad Beck (United Aeronautical Corp.), Brian Zaumeyer (Odyssey Investment Partners), and Lee Schwartz (Modertor, Schwartz Profitability Group) share their thoughts on such topics as the . . .

• Supply chain – pushed to the limits
• Credit market – access to cheap credit
• So. Cal business climate – bureaucracy chasing companies away
• Retirement of aircraft – impact on the supply chain
• Increase OEM involvement – impact on low tier suppliers
• Production – scheduling and back order logs at capacity
• Additive manufacturing – future implications
• PMAs (parts manufacture approval) – effect on aftermarket

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until June 12). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflajun15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Developing the 21st Century Space Infrastructure”

“Developing the 21st Century Space Infrastructure”space infrastructure 1

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on May 15

In the fall of 2009 the Review of United States Human Space Flight Plans Committee (also known as the Augustine Commission for its Chairman and former CEO of Lockheed Martin Norm Augustine) released its findings. In the five years since, much progress has been made in achieving the recommendations of the committee and other broader space objectives. Cargo is being delivered to the International Space Station by commercial companies with the capability to deliver crew to be realized as soon as 2017, freeing NASA once again set to its sights on pushing to new frontiers; a competitive market for access to space appears to be developing and new entrants are forming to service a variety of payloads from small to large; and the national security space enterprise is developing new capabilities to ensure continued U.S. dominance in and through space.

But much more needs to be done to fully achieve the goal of “a space program worthy of a great nation” as described in the committee’s final report.

While serving as the Chief of Advanced Concepts in the Pentagon’s National Security Space Office, Paul E. Damphousse was selected to serve as the NASA Fellow for Florida Senator and former Chair of the Senate Space Subcommittee Bill Nelson from 2009-2010.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, May 15, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Paul, now Principal and Founder, General Astronautics, will discuss the activities of that period and since, and will discuss the opportunities for infrastructure development for the civil, commercial, and national security space programs of the 21st century.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 8). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflamay15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Integrated Design – Changing the Way We Think”

“Integrated Design – Changing the Way We Think”mind_the_gap-logo

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on April 17

For over twenty years, Aerojet Rocketdyne has endeavored to change the fundamental way of thinking about product design and production in our industry. When combined with other techniques such as Design to Cost and Advanced Manufacturing, a new integrated design capability emerges that promises to produce simplified, more rapidly developed, affordable products.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Art Weiss, Executive Director, Executive Director, Advanced Concepts, Rocket Shop, Aerojet Rocketdyne, will present a new way of thinking about systems and design that can have a dramatic impact on the costs, delivery time, and reliability of your products.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 10). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaapr2015.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Developments in Aerospace Additive Manufacturing”

“Developments in Aerospace Additive Manufacturing”3d.printing
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on March 20

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is fast growing, over 30% annually, with new applications and uses being applied every day.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, March 20, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Steve Kidd, CEO of Cimtech, will discuss AM as used in aerospace companies over the last ten years, including showing actual successes of applications to manufacture tooling, fixtures, composite tools and parts for end-use production parts. Come learn more about this disruptive technology and how it might provide your company a competitive edge

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until March 13). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflamar15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“The New Orbital ATK and New Directions in Space Acquisition”

“The New Orbital ATK and New Directions in Space Acquisition”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on February 20orbital-atk-merger_620x

10 February 2015 is Day One for the new Orbital ATK. It’s a new company combining the Aerospace and Defense Groups of ATK with launch and satellite provider Orbital Sciences.

This merger is happening at a time of significant change in space acquisition. The technology innovations from many “New Space” companies, and some “Old Space” companies, are spawning business innovations in areas like remote sensing, resource development and space logistics. At the same time the Air Force looking at ways to streamline its often challenging procurement processes to reduce the costs of its systems and take advantage of some of these commercial trends.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, February 20, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Arnie Streland, Director of Strategy and Business Development, ATK Aerospace Group, will describe how the new company is well positioned to take advantage of the many changes impacting the space community, creating opportunities for the new company and its potential teammates.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until February 13). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflafeb2015.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.